Trudeau Says to Study ‘Full Ban on Handguns and Assault Weapons’
28 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau instructed his new minister of organized-crime reduction to examine a “full ban on handguns and assault weapons.” It’s the first time he has indicated publicly that he will consider seizing firearms from federally licensed men and women in the safest segment of society. “You should lead an examination…
Manitoba Radio Station Ready to Use Lethal Force Against Threats
27 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — A Manitoba radio station told staff to be ready to protect their lives with lethal force after facing threats and a series of break-ins, and after police were late or absent responding to calls for help. The owner said his wife and children have left town.
Albertans Seek Info on Armed Defence, Edmonton Journal Reports
26 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — Rural Albertans are seeking clarity on when they can use force to protect their lives and property as violent break-ins and home invasions increase, the Edmonton Journal reported this week, citing interviews and a report by the United Conservative Party.
Quebec City to Ask Feds for New Gun Ban Like Current Gun Ban
25 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — Quebec City Council will ask the government of Canada for gun laws that are the same as current gun laws: ban handguns and semi-automatic firearms except for authorized users, such as military, police, hunters, sport shooters and collectors.
Editorial From 1921 Gun Magazine Shows Same Challenges as Today
25 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — The more things change, the more they stay the same. The editorial in the March 1921 edition of Rod and Gun in Canada shows gun owners face the same challenges today as a century ago.
Toronto Police Union President: ‘A Gun Ban Is Not the Solution’
24 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — The head of the Toronto police labour union said today “A gun ban is not the solution,” rejecting the outgoing mayor’s demands to confiscate firearms from all licensed gun owners in the city and across Canada. The comment also opposes prohibitions being considered by the prime minister.
Goodale Says Handgun Ban Study Is ‘Under Way,’ Globe Reports
22 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — The Canadian government is examining whether to ban handguns from federally licensed sport shooters and won’t make a decision at this week’s cabinet retreat, the Globe and Mail reported last night, citing two ministers.
‘Restricted’ Firearm Ownership Rose to Record in June
22 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — The number of so-called “Restricted” handguns and rifles owned by Canadian individuals rose to a record in June after more than five years of uninterrupted monthly increases, as federally licensed gun owners bought semi-automatic pistols and rifles for plinking, recreation and competition.
The Scary Part Isn’t a Gun Ban, It’s That Our Leaders Want One
21 August 2018TheGunBlog.ca — The scary thing about living in Canada today isn’t only the threat of gun confiscation, it’s that our leaders want it so badly and nobody is standing in the way. This is our country today: the municipal councils of the two largest and most influential cities, the editors of the No. 2 newspaper,…